Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing ed

Job summary

The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for per diem shifts to support surgical procedures in the department. This role requires aseptic technique, scrubbing, and passing instruments, with day-to-day duties including case setup and breakdown and OR preparation for subsequent cases.

Applicants should have a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program, with preferred candidates holding an Associate degree and 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program.
• Preferred: Associate degree.
• Experience: Preferred: 1 year.
• Certifications: Required: AHA BLS, Surgical Technology certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aseptic technique and set up equipment, instrumentation, and sterile supplies for cases.
• Scrub and assist with passing instruments during procedures; pull cases and breakdown after procedures; prep OR for next day.
• Available for call on an assigned basis as required by unit need.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Scrub role

Instrument handling

Sterile supplies

Education

CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Rotate
Job Type: Per Diem
The Certified Surgical Tech demonstrates basic knowledge and skills in the scrub role, necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures performed in the department.

Responsibilities

• The Certified Surgical Tech is responsible for aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment, instrumentation and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases; scrubbing and passing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures; pulling cases as needed, breaking down cases at the end of the procedure, sets up operating room and supplies needed for day/following day’s schedule.
• Available for call on an assigned scheduled basis as required by unit need.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program.
• Preferred: Associate degree.

Experience:

• Preferred: 1 year.

Certifications:

• Required: AHA BLS. Surgical Technology certification.

Organization Description

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

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